#SFMTA

#SFMTA

San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Authority faces a budget crisis, potentially suspending iconic cable car lines to address a nearly $300 million deficit.

Muni faces severe funding crises due to failed Prop L, projecting a deficit of up to $322 million by 2026.

Improvements to Polk Street's bike lane are inadequate, and safety concerns persist despite the new protections.

The West Portal community successfully collaborated on a quick-build safety project, improving pedestrian safety after a tragic incident.

Proposition D could dangerously politicize public transit decisions, undermining community input and progress in transportation improvements.

Muni faced a significant service disruption due to a downed power line, affecting multiple train routes on Tuesday morning.

Merchants in San Francisco held a protest against the center-running bike lane on Valencia, calling for its immediate suspension.

The merchants claim that the bike lane has damaged business and caused declines in sales.

A proposed charter amendment in San Francisco that would have given the mayor the authority to approve or reject Muni fare increases and parking meter changes has been withdrawn.

The charter amendment was withdrawn after discussions with transit advocates and a commitment from the SFMTA to halt their plan to extend parking meter hours and days of operation.

The SFMTA Board of Directors currently makes decisions about fare increases and parking meter rates, but the proposed charter amendment aimed to bring accountability to a city-elected official.